Events for November 26th, 2009
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Thursday - November 26th
Events / Community Event
McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade
State Street and Congress Parkway - 500 S. State St. - Chicago (South Loop)
8:30 a.m.
The 76th annual procession features marching bands, floats, giant helium balloons, horses, performances and more.
Events / Community Event
Christkindlmarket Chicago
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington St. - Chicago (Loop)
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
An open-air, German-style market showcases handmade ornaments, accessories, clothing and gifts from more than 50 vendors. Also features German food and drink such as beer, hot spiced wine, potato pancakes, bratwurst, schnitzel, strudel and more.
Events / Community Event
Santa's House
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington St. - Chicago (Loop)
Snap a picture with the jolly bearded fellow and tell him what you want for Christmas.
Events / Community Event
Free admission
Morton Arboretum - 4100 Illinois Route 53 - Lisle
7 a.m.
Walk around the grounds on Thanksgiving Day until sunset. Buildings are closed but restrooms are accessible.
Events / Community Event
Building an Icon: Construction Photographs of Millenium Park
Harold Washington Library Center - 400 S. State St. - Chicago (Loop)
An exhibit includes 40 photographs illustrating successive construction phases at the downtown Chicago park between 1999-2005.
Events / Community Event
Tim Long: Daniel Burnham's Enduring Vision for the Philippines
City Gallery - 806 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (River North)
Features photographs from architectural and landscape photographer Tim Long of Manila's streets and buildings, which were designed by Burnham two years before he began work on the "Plan of Chicago."
Events / Community Event
Symphony in Lights
The Promenade Bolingbrook - 631 East Boughton Rd. - Bolingbrook
A holiday lights festival.
